This martial arts class is outstanding! Mr. Frack shows incredible leadership and knows how to connect with kids of all ages. He is patient, fun, and encouraging, while still maintaining a strong sense of discipline that keeps the kids focused. Every class balances skill-building with important life lessons. The kids are not only learning valuable self-defense techniques, but also confidence-boosting anti-bullying strategies they can carry with them outside the dojo. It's a safe, positive, and empowering environment--I couldn't recommend it more! read more

Awesome place. Was wonderful with my kids. Highly recommend. Mr. Frack was wonderful teaching kids both discipline and self confidence.

Starting martial arts as an adult can be very daunting, but if you have ever thought about starting training, this is the place to do it. The staff is super welcoming and doesn't make you feel like you have anything to prove. Any pre-conceived notion you have about an MMA studio.. leave it at the door. The instructors will help you learn self defense best practices as well as train you how to fight in the ring (should that be your goal). No one is trying to one up each other, the students are there to learn and the advanced students will also help teach you if you are nervous. Its really a great place for people of all ages. There are a lot of options for families whether you want to train to fight or train in cross fit. Again, leave you ego at the door because this is a place of happiness, family and fun. read more

Amazing staff and dedicated teachers! Great family environment. Myself and our kids all attended their classes! Even our grand baby will eventually be on his way to the coveted Black Belt club !! read more

Martial Art Innovations - Martial Arts Near Me - Covina, California

Martial Art Innovations is really innovative. They manage to keep my 3 and 5 year old engaged thought the pre-dragon class. Right now with the uncertainty of Covid19, the pre-dragons class held online is one of the consistent activities the kiddos have. Reviewing the 'social distancing' classes held online, Don and the instructors do a good job keeping the lessons moving, there isn't a dull moment and the kids enjoy every minute of it. 5-stars for Martial Art Innovations all the way. read more

I took karate here for about 5 years. The head instructor/owner (Don Frack) is great with both kid's and adults. Even though I no longer practice myself, I went from white belt to 2nd degree black at this school. Much of the staff has stayed the same and in recent years they have expanded their studio, now one of the largest studios in the area. As far I as know, the style is mostly mixed martial arts. Call to find out more though. read more

My son has taken classes here for the last 4 or 5 years, and I know they have helped him tremendously. I really appreciate that Mr. Frack seeks to instill discipline in the kids, but doesn't go so far as to make it a rigid, rules only type of place. The kids have a lot of fun while learning. I also like that a good portion of time is spent focusing on practical self defense - teaching the children to be loud and assertive - and if need be take steps necessary to defend themselves. I also enjoy the sense of community that is present, with events for children and families, like ninja night sleepovers, and events like ThunderFest or the Covina Christmas Parade. Yoga and private training are also offered, and those classes are great as well. A lot of time, they are scheduled at the same time the kids are in karate class, making it very easy to schedule. I am so grateful that we found this place, I believe it was the best choice for our son, and our family. read more

This is the Martial Art Studio where my family trains in MMA :) Come check this place out : Great family atmosphere Top notch training Excellent, talented instructors who genuinely care for you and treat you like family One of the best decisions we've ever made. We've been training here for almost 5 years now. We've achieved: Increased confidence Superior fitness Made lifelong friendships My husband and 2 of my boys have acheived their black belts here :) My youngest is 4 belts away from acheiving his ! Come on in and observe a class see for yourself !!!! YOU WONT REGRET IT :) read more

This is an amazing MMA school. My kids have trained here for over 6 years. The instructors genuinely care for each of their students. I couldn't imagine my kids training anywhere but here. A great place for training and fitness for kids and adults! I deffinately recommend them to all! read more

Our son got his black belt from this mixed martial arts organization. He received training in not only the various fighting techniques but also the cultures that originated them and the disciplines that were established to keep powerful people responsible for their actions. The instructors teach respect by showing respect. They have events through out the year to build this community. The client children are welcome to attend more then their scheduled classes and there are plenty of mentors for the younger one to idolize. Mr. Frack is involved with each group of students, he knows them and is able to speak to what motivates each child. Our family has benefited from our association with Martial Arts Innovations with life long friends. Our son's childhood was enhanced with hours of physical activity, interaction with young adults of exceptional integrity, and the rigor of belt goals. read more

My son is going to this place for almost 2 years and my little one just get started there. I can not thank you enough from Mr. Frack and Ms. Gigi as far their care and concern about everything from A to Z that is related to your child. They are more than a Karate instructor and they help you through every single issue of your child regardless. They are not just good...... they are awesome. read more

This is absolutely the best place. They have amazing adult classes and kids classes perfect for the whole entire family. The discipline and the awareness that they teach the children in a world that is so unpredictable is something you can't find anywhere else. They are great with children of all ages. They also offer yoga classes that are amazing!!!! I recommend this karate studio hands down!!! read more

My family has been coming here for something over a yr now. I'm glad I didn't review this school right away. Now that I've been coming here for a while I feel like I can write an honest review. First off, all three of my kids take class here, all in different levels. One of the things that is most impressive is the instructor's ability to teach their students of any level and age group. It's amazing how flexible and experience they are. Basically, they'll bring out the best in you. When talking to the kids, they use words, examples and words of both encouragement and discipline they can understand. In this regard, I really like that they don't baby the kids when they're having a hard time. I've seen kids messing around or too hyper (my kid being one of them :) ) but they talk to them one on one and let them know that that behavior is unacceptable. At first the kids are thrown off because I'm sure they're not used to people talking to them like that, but in time they fall in line and learn discipline. They do learn to protect themselves, not just using martial arts, but using their wits. The adult classes (for what I can tell. I still haven't taken all of them) are very well put together. They do have a routine for all levels. And one of the cool things is that they ALWAYS mix it up. It will never get boring. I consider myself a fit person and I still work up a sweat every time I come by. I feel good about myself, the workout, the class, etc... every time I leave. As for the instructors: Mr. Frack knows his stuff. It was a nice relief to know that he was very open minded when it comes to teaching. You can see how these classes are NOT put together on the fly. They were given thought and refined over the years. They are very well balanced and a true form of mixed martial arts. You can talk to Mr. Frack about almost any discipline and he'll most likely have done it and can relate to it and in many ways taken the most practical elements from it and incorporated them into his routines. Mr. Pollard has been at innovations since forever. I believe he was once one of Mr. Frack's little students. Well, that was a long time ago...He's now a 2nd or 3rd degree black belt instructor. And he TOO knows his stuff man. My oldest daughter is the one who takes classes with him and she just loves coming in. He's very good with the older kids and I like the way he maintains a balance between a fun yet challenging class. One of the things I really appreciate is how he doesn't leave anyone behind, not because he'll allow the class to work at their pace but because he works with them until they become better at what they'e doing. Quitting is simply not an option. I also like how he makes them "pay" when they don't do their personal best, sometimes they get lazy or slopy and they need a bit of encouragement in the form of burpees. I love it... Mrs. Gigi, well, I don't take yoga with her but she has a super friendly personality. But I do know that people keep coming back for more of her yoga and boot camps. I did one myself not too long ago and boy, that got my heart going sure. Very rewarding. In summary. This school is consider "Mixed Martial Arts" not in your UFC kind of way. At least not for most of us...Their discipline is based around REAL-WORLD application. They truly do grab the best elements from a ton of other martial arts and combine them into one well balanced technique. You'll learn grappling, boxing, kicking, take downs, grown and pound, proper punching technique, using your words as defense tool, moving, falling, cardio, resistance, I mean the list goes on and on. The belt system: This is a first for me. There isn't a true (per se) belt system in MMA. HOWEVER, I do get and appreciate they way in which they use their belt system. It keeps everyone focused and organized. It recognizes individuals for their efforts and acts as a motivator for others. There is a certain expectation of what each color level means and so far I think it works for this school. I recommend this martial arts school to anyone who has kids ( A MUST ), anyone who wants to get in shape, who wants to learn how to protect themselves, who is curious how MMA works, I even know of a few people that compete. My family and I are super happy with this place and don't have any plans on stopping any time soon... On a personal note, I think a new sign would do this school a ton more justice... read more

I absolutely love this studio. My children have been going to martial arts here for the last year and a half. The owner, Mr. Frack, is just the best at what he does. The way Mr. Frack manages the kids is just amazing to me. He supports the parents, teaches the children about respect, discipline, core values, kindness, and self defense. I cannot say enough kind things about the studio, the volunteers, the owner/instructor, and his wife, Ms Gigi. They are like a second family to us. My son has multiple mental diagnoses and disorders loves going here. Mr. Frack takes time to work with him one on one through his problems that arise with compassion, wisdom, and encouragement. I'm so grateful to have found such a wonderful establishment. They offer many different classes from young to adult. read more

I really wish I could say better things about this school; unfortunately I can't . First off, MAI is expensive. 149 dollars a month for two 45 minute classes a week. That doesn't include the price of their uniform, or shirt. Those items will cost you an extra 60 dollars. For what they offer, I was expecting much more. Secondly, they are extremely unorganized. After signing my child up, I was called repeatedly asking if I was interested in signing my child up, even though said child was already attending classes. Within minutes I was called back, asking if I had paid my monthly tuition. Seriously? If these people wanted to run a business, perhaps organization should have been a priority. Thirdly, while I understand martial arts isn't about the belt, I could help but be appalled at they're testing. It was clear many of the students were not ready to move up in their skill levels, but they seemed to pass without an issue. I was never a black belt, but I know it took years to get to where I got. The "teachers" could seem to care less whether a student could do a proper jumping jack, let alone anything else. Since leaving, we've found a school that works better for our family, and even though it's still pricey, the training is worth every penny. read more

Martial arts Innovations is definitely a great place to go and take classes not just for kids even adults can go my daughter loves it there she looks forward to going everyday the instructors are hands on and very patient and they'll learn so much once you go there you'll never want to leave this is one of the best things we have singed my daughter up for we look forward to go every time I like all the feedback from the instructors they tell you Wat they need to in prove on and Wat we cam due to help them I will definitely recommend this place to everyone I know read more

I recently joined yelp to rate restaurants, but I definitely should talk about this place. I am not a UFC fan. I don't watch any of the fights, and I'm not really passionate about martial arts in general. I never took a martial arts class prior to joining this school and I don't consider myself an athlete. I'm just a 23 year old skinny Chinese guy. But wow, this school is great. I've been practicing here for about 2 months now. When I attend class, I get an opportunity to train with people who all look like they can whup some decent butt, yet they're all very supportive and friendly to an average joe like me. But they also won't hesitate to push me ridiculously hard to my limits. And that's what I like most about this studio. Even though they train some really hardcore fighters here, they are also open to a normal average person like me who just wanted to experience a new form of physical activity that would test my limits and see what its like to train in martial arts. And it really is a friendly, supportive environment. But its no softy place either. They'll push you really hard in the MMA fitness class that I attend, but its the perfect environment to do so, and in the end you'll gain a stronger understanding of your body, both physically and mentally. Then there's Instructor Don Frack. From what I've seen, he's great with everyone, from kids to adults, novices to dedicated fighters. He's successfully created an amazing environment for everyone interested in practicing martial arts. So for me, this place is awesome. read more

I attended this studio for a few months about 3 or 4 years ago. Unfortunately I was unable to continue because of school, wirk, and other obligations but the people were great. All the members and staff treat eachother like family and are very welcoming. Although I was only there for a few months everyone treated me as if I had been there for years. It is a really awesome place and I recomend it to anyone that wants to study martial arts or just stay fit I hope to go back myself. read more

I would highy recommend this place to all who want to get martial arts . my son loves it. I called explaing my situation with my teenager and how I was in a real need to get my son to foucus on something positive and that same day Mr Don frack welcomed us for a free trail no strings attached no pressure. I look at all the great equitment and everyone was so nice it's like if my son could not stop talking about how he is gonna focus on training so he can get a black belt This place is so one on one takes the time to show each student needs. I found martial art innovations throug reviews so it was only right to pass on the great experience my son had it's been a while since I seen him ex read more